Going for the Gold: The Bill Johnson Story (1985)
Directed by Don Taylor
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Sports Drama |
Run Time - 104 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG13
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
The story of Olympic downhill racer Bill Johnson is related in this made-for-TV biopic. Future ER star Anthony Edwards plays Johnson, who while growing up in Oregon was known far and wide for his capacity as a troublemaker. After several brushes with the law (one landing him behind bars), Johnson straightens out and flies right when he develops an interest in skiing. Dennis Weaver co-stars as Johnson's supportive dad. Going for the Gold was first telecast May 18, 1985, less than a year after Johnson's Gold Medal win at the Sarajevo Winter Olympics.
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Keywords
athlete, champion, Olympic-sports, skiing, troublemaker